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Poli-ticks: The sacred cows are mooing!

Forgive me for titling a column that I used almost 14 years ago. Like then, but with more money available now, the State has a surplus ($618.4 million, a $1.3 billion CARES ACT infusion of cash, … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 2/2/22

Letter: No excuse not to clear snow off your car

To the editor: So here we are, recovering from the storm which will likely be among the top five in Rhode Island's history. But we will also be dealing with one issue that prevails after … more

2/2/22

Heider Al-Chalabi (left), Simon Robbins, Michael Cancilliere and Jacob Dickstein work on L1NU5 during a recent robotics team practice at Barrington High School.

Barrington High School robotics team faces plenty of challenges

The Barrington High School RoboEagles began their quest for a robotics state championship on Nov. 10. That gave them about four months to build their robot, complete all the necessary coding and … more

By Josh Bickford | 2/2/22

Letter: It is time for unity and harmony in Barrington

To the editor: Good Citizens of Barrington, it is time to dust off your "Respect the Flag" lawn signs, submit "Keep Politics off the Pole" Letters to the Editor, and/or email your local … more

2/1/22

Barrington Farm School volunteers transport the donated food scraps from the Kent Street collection bin to the farm school property using an electric bicycle and trailer.

Barrington Farm School wants your food scraps

The Barrington Farm School is reminding residents that there is a new place in town to drop off your food scraps for composting. A large collection bin was placed at the edge of the parking lot … more

2/1/22

Accuweather forecasters are predicting 2 to 3 feet of snow for southern New England.

Gov. declares 'disaster emergency,' closes roads as blizzard approaches

With heavy snow and high winds expected to create blizzard conditions and treacherous driving on Rhode Island roads tomorrow, Gov. Dan McKee has issued an executive order setting in place two types … more

1/28/22

Barrington teachers Kerri Thurber, Brittany DiOrio, and Stephanie Hines (from left to right) sit with their attorney, Greg Piccirilli during a pre-termination hearing in Oct. 2021.

Appeal hearing for three unvaccinated teachers postponed ... again

The appeal hearing for three fired Barrington teachers has been postponed… again. The hearing had been scheduled for Thursday night, Jan. 27 via Zoom, but the teachers reportedly refused to … more

1/27/22

A crowd celebrates the completion of the new Barrington Middle School. A recent facilities study details the need for new elementary schools in Barrington also.

Jan. 31 workshop will focus on future of Barrington's public schools

What will the future of public schools look like in Barrington? A Jan. 31 community workshop will discuss that exact topic. A team of officials including representatives from the … more

1/27/22

Barrington Times - Wednesday, January 26, 2022

1/27/22

Letter: Let's build a new park at the monastery property

To the editor: In response to the article about building a new park, I want to thank Jacob Brier for pushing the idea of a town park with town officials. I read Jacob’s idea about having … more

1/27/22

Members of the Barrington Town Council stand on the town hall steps. They are (from left to right) Annelise Conway, Jacob Brier, Carl Kustell, Rob Humm, and Michael Carroll.

Barrington council members clash over proposed new rules

A request to make some changes to the rules and procedures governing the town council met resistance at the Jan. 10 meeting. Council member Jacob Brier filed the initiative. He proposed two new … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/26/22

Talking Politics: Gov. McKee's budget comes at a great time for candidate McKee

STORY OF THE WEEK: With the September 13 primary fast approaching, RI Gov. Dan McKee last week unveiled a spending plan that doubles as a way to appeal to a wide swath of Rhode Islanders. Big spend … more

By Ian Donnis | 1/26/22

This photo shows the general area of the Barrington Town Hall property that could play host to a new park.

Barrington takes first step towards building new park

Barrington could be home to a new park in the near future. The initiative first surfaced at the Dec. 2021 council meeting when members were discussing how to spend money left to the town by the … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/26/22

Letter: Dachshunds and beagles more aggressive than pit bulls

To the editor: As an ER veterinarian and Barrington resident, I was alarmed to see Dr. Karl Stephens’ call to ban pit bull-type dogs . Restrictions such as this have been unlawful since … more

1/26/22

Barrington firefighter Pat Reihl pulls probationary firefighter Jared Pedro from the icy water at Brickyard Pond during an ice rescue training session on Friday afternoon. The firefighters used a special sled that disperses their weight to create better stability and also transitions from water to ice.

Preparing for an icy rescue in Barrington

The Barrington Fire Department has a message for people looking to ice skate in town: Stick with the man-made rink at Legion Way. Barrington Fire Department Captain Jason Fanion told the … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/26/22

St. Andrew’s School is partnering with The Wolf School to create a supportive and comprehensive high school option for complex learners.

St. Andrew’s partnering with The Wolf School

The Wolf School and St. Andrew’s School are partnering to create a supportive and comprehensive high school option for complex learners. With the goal of increasing access to a wider range … more

1/24/22

Barrington High School Principal Joe Hurley is shown during a prior graduation. He will retire at the end of the school year.

Longtime Barrington High School principal is retiring

Principal Joe Hurley has been at Barrington High School for more than two decades. And he’s been working in education for more than 40 years. But later this year, shortly after he hands out … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/21/22

Letter: Pit bulls should be banned from residential areas

To the editor: In the 12 Jan. 22 Barrington Times Police Log, an entry for Thursday, Jan. 6 tells of a pit bull pulling to the ground and biting the dog sitter watching it--then attacking … more

1/21/22

Talking Politics: Dr. Scott was the right person at the right time

STORY OF THE WEEK: Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott was the right person in the right place at the right time when the pandemic came to Rhode Island. Although she had never faced a challenge of that … more

By Ian Donnis | 1/20/22

Barrington’s Mike Lombardi looks over the ice at Quinnipiac College. Lombardi has helped the team to a 16-1-3 record this season.

Barrington native excels in college hockey

Granted, Barrington has produced numerous high-quality student-athletes. But how many have gone on to play Division I hockey let alone for a nationally-ranked team? Enter Mike Lombardi, a senior … more

BY MIKE SCANDURA | 1/20/22

Barrington Times - Wednesday, January 19, 2022

1/20/22

Barrington High School recently began utilizing a shorter quarantine time for teachers who were asymptomatic and testing negative. Students must still observe a 10-day quarantine.

Barrington teachers, not students, offered shorter quarantine

Should teachers have shorter quarantine times than students? In Barrington, they do. On Jan. 8, the school district sent an email to families of Barrington students detailing the … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/19/22

Letter: Town should fund new bocce and croquet courts

To the editor: Engaging in physical and social activities is an important part of the lives of Barrington residents of all ages. Historically, efforts to provide funding for youth sports … more

1/14/22

Letter: Decision on school construction needs community partnership

To the editor: The Barrington School Committee has scheduled the submission of a Rhode Island Department of Education Stage 2 School Construction Plan for Feb. 15. The recommended plan, based on … more

1/14/22

Police: Barrington resident's car stolen, later recovered in Connecticut

A Brookfield Avenue resident in Barrington called police on Monday, Jan. 3 at about 10:45 p.m. to report a stolen vehicle. The resident said the vehicle had been left unlocked and there was a … more

1/13/22